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Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Importance of Post-Trial Motions Highlighted in Talc Powder Jury Verdict

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

A recent jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson made national headlines. The jury awarded a woman who alleged she developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson talcum powder products for decades. The verdict was a staggering $417 million in damages ($70 million for compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages), according to… Read More »

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Strategies for Defending Against a Car Accident Personal Injury Lawsuit

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were approximately 518,577 car accidents reported in the state in 2015. Out of these reported collisions, roughly 246,000 people alleged that they were physically harmed in the accident. That means there is the potential for more than 246,000 personal injury lawsuits, and that’s just in the… Read More »

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Strategies for Defending Against a Premises Liability Personal Injury Lawsuit in Texas

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

It is one of the most widely known types of personal injury claims – premises liability (also referred to as slip-and-fall liability). These claims often allege that the plaintiff was harmed as a result of negligent maintenance, operation or design of a residential or commercial premise. Claims are often filed against business owners or… Read More »

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How the Plaintiff Was Harmed Matters

By Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer L.L.P. |

When someone suffers a bodily injury while in the midst of committing a crime, they are generally prohibited from seeking a financial recovery for those injuries. This legal principle extends to the lawsuits alleging injuries from a prescription medication or medical device. For example, if someone suffers an adverse reaction after taking someone else’s… Read More »

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